Nerves · Nervous System · Medium
Supraclavicular
Meaning: Describing the nerves from the cervical plexus supplying skin over the collarbone, upper chest and shoulder.
In practice: A supraclavicular nerve block can be used for surgery on the clavicle.
Word parts
- supra- means above
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